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Porch Pro Headshot All New Again®
Serves Seattle, Washington
"If you have ever experienced major water loss and the reconstruction process you know what a stressful experience that this event can be on a family. Dealing with insurance companies, deductibles and adjustors is added to the already stressful mix. We recently experienced a major flood in our hom...Read more about All New Again®
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"If you have ever experienced major water loss and the reconstruction process you know what a stressful experience that this event can be on a family. Dealing with insurance companies, deductibles and adjustors is added to the already stressful mix. We recently experienced a major flood in our hom...Read more about All New Again®
Porch Pro Headshot Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning
Serves Seattle, Washington
(1,693)
"We have been recent recipients of an upgraded heating and air conditioning system installed by one of your very capable and efficient crews. We would though, like to make special mention of one of your employees, Mr. Kelly Chong We initially accepted three bids for the job, yours being included ...Read more about Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning
"We have been recent recipients of an upgraded heating and air conditioning system installed by one of your very capable and efficient crews. We would though, like to make special mention of one of your employees, Mr. Kelly Chong We initially accepted three bids for the job, yours being included ...Read more about Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning
Porch Pro Headshot Electrical Services Inc
Serves Seattle, Washington
Porch Pro Headshot Rock Electric LLC
Serves Seattle, Washington
(308)
Rock Electricians is a family owned and operated company. We are Seattle electricians, licensed, insured, bonded for your best interests and safety. We specialize in Outdoor Living Spaces, Hot Tub/Generator Hook-ups, Panel Replacements and are not limited to entire house remodels.
Rock Electricians is a family owned and operated company. We are Seattle electricians, licensed, insured, bonded for your best interests and safety. We specialize in Outdoor Living Spaces, Hot Tub/Generator Hook-ups, Panel Replacements and are not limited to entire house remodels.
Porch Pro Headshot Mr. Electric of Greater Seattle
Serves Seattle, Washington
(314)
"I had a fantastic experience with Mr. Electric of Greater Seattle. Their team was prompt, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. They handled my electrical issues efficiently, from troubleshooting to repairs. What stood out was their clear communication and transparency about costs and services...Read more about Mr. Electric of Greater Seattle
"I had a fantastic experience with Mr. Electric of Greater Seattle. Their team was prompt, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. They handled my electrical issues efficiently, from troubleshooting to repairs. What stood out was their clear communication and transparency about costs and services...Read more about Mr. Electric of Greater Seattle
Porch Pro Headshot 24/7 Electric
Serves Seattle, Washington
(246)
"Between first contact, quote, and project completion was only 2 business days. This is very fast work. I felt that the job was completed with friendly professionalism and high quality also. I would call 24/7 again in the future. "
"Between first contact, quote, and project completion was only 2 business days. This is very fast work. I felt that the job was completed with friendly professionalism and high quality also. I would call 24/7 again in the future. "
Porch Pro Headshot Britescape Lighting & Landscaping
Serves Seattle, Washington
(160)
"I have never been so pleased with a company! They are considerate and do their work extremely well! Our yard is very important to us and they help us keep it up the way we want. All of the workers are polite and easy to work with. Robert, the owner, Shaun, Seth, Chris, Raymond. I trust them al...Read more about Britescape Lighting & Landscaping
"I have never been so pleased with a company! They are considerate and do their work extremely well! Our yard is very important to us and they help us keep it up the way we want. All of the workers are polite and easy to work with. Robert, the owner, Shaun, Seth, Chris, Raymond. I trust them al...Read more about Britescape Lighting & Landscaping
Porch Pro Headshot Fuller Electric, Inc
Serves Seattle, Washington
(143)
"The experience was great except for surprise charge for electrician's travel time. He was at my house just about 3 hours, the rate was $120 an hour, 2-hr minimum. The electrician, Brian, was great, very professional. The issue was two burned and loosened neutral wires in my power cabinet. I was goo...Read more about Fuller Electric, Inc
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"The experience was great except for surprise charge for electrician's travel time. He was at my house just about 3 hours, the rate was $120 an hour, 2-hr minimum. The electrician, Brian, was great, very professional. The issue was two burned and loosened neutral wires in my power cabinet. I was goo...Read more about Fuller Electric, Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Konsker Electric
Serves Seattle, Washington
(55)
Konsker Electric is family owned and has been in business for over 80 years. We are experienced in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial installations, as well as Communications and Home Theater. Whether it's New Construction, Remodels, Service and Repair, or Alternative Energy conversions, we lo...Read more about Konsker Electric
Konsker Electric is family owned and has been in business for over 80 years. We are experienced in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial installations, as well as Communications and Home Theater. Whether it's New Construction, Remodels, Service and Repair, or Alternative Energy conversions, we lo...Read more about Konsker Electric
Porch Pro Headshot Masters Electric & Communications LLC
Serves Seattle, Washington
(33)
"We have had 3 or 4 other electricians come through our house and problems persisted. I met Justin, of Masters Electric, at a neighborhood function and he came in and identified several problems that no other electrician had noticed, or bothered to mention. In 6-7 hours he identified and fixed sever...Read more about Masters Electric & Communications LLC
"We have had 3 or 4 other electricians come through our house and problems persisted. I met Justin, of Masters Electric, at a neighborhood function and he came in and identified several problems that no other electrician had noticed, or bothered to mention. In 6-7 hours he identified and fixed sever...Read more about Masters Electric & Communications LLC
Porch Pro Headshot AMC Electric
Serves Seattle, Washington
(22)
"This man is leagues above the rest! He is a stalled more solar energy than almost anyone in Seattle over the past decade plus. He’s been an electrician in the marine industry, residential, commercial, I’ve seen them do wind energy, he has been involved with geothermal systems, solar hot water and ...Read more about AMC Electric
"This man is leagues above the rest! He is a stalled more solar energy than almost anyone in Seattle over the past decade plus. He’s been an electrician in the marine industry, residential, commercial, I’ve seen them do wind energy, he has been involved with geothermal systems, solar hot water and ...Read more about AMC Electric
Porch Pro Headshot Pacific Home Electric LLC
Serves Seattle, Washington
(21)
"Great work by great people. Very creative and they think outside the box, like me. Had a wish list of things I needed done around my house, including a Zquil box keeping my ceiling fan from wobbling. It was all fixed quickly and was reasonably priced. Would def use again and recommend to my friends...Read more about Pacific Home Electric LLC
"Great work by great people. Very creative and they think outside the box, like me. Had a wish list of things I needed done around my house, including a Zquil box keeping my ceiling fan from wobbling. It was all fixed quickly and was reasonably priced. Would def use again and recommend to my friends...Read more about Pacific Home Electric LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Well Grounded Electric
Serves Seattle, Washington
(13)
"The electrician Octavian showed up 10 minutes before his 7am PST appointment. He was very knowledgeable and thorough with the repair of the kitchen light switches. He also fixed the dimmer switch which was a relief. All the work was completed in less than 1 hour. I recommend Jeff Comer and Well...Read more about Well Grounded Electric
"The electrician Octavian showed up 10 minutes before his 7am PST appointment. He was very knowledgeable and thorough with the repair of the kitchen light switches. He also fixed the dimmer switch which was a relief. All the work was completed in less than 1 hour. I recommend Jeff Comer and Well...Read more about Well Grounded Electric
Porch Pro Headshot Endeavour Electric LLC
Serves Seattle, Washington
(16)
"Guy at Endeavour was nothing short of amazing. Not only was he 75% of the cost of other bids I got his attention to detail and small add-ons for convenience really helped out. It was a big project that he got done really fast. He covered my newly finished floors so they wouldn't get damaged too. Th...Read more about Endeavour Electric LLC
"Guy at Endeavour was nothing short of amazing. Not only was he 75% of the cost of other bids I got his attention to detail and small add-ons for convenience really helped out. It was a big project that he got done really fast. He covered my newly finished floors so they wouldn't get damaged too. Th...Read more about Endeavour Electric LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Red Wire Electric Inc
Serves Seattle, Washington
(12)
"He did a great job with great customer service. I initially requested to have two fans installed but had a feeling one wouldn't work on a slanted ceiling, he still tried to install it however and found it wouldn't work as well, but still great service."
"He did a great job with great customer service. I initially requested to have two fans installed but had a feeling one wouldn't work on a slanted ceiling, he still tried to install it however and found it wouldn't work as well, but still great service."
Porch Pro Headshot JH Preher
Serves Seattle, Washington
(2)
Consulting, inspection, design, installation, fault diagnosis and repair for residential, commercial and industrial electrical circuits, systems and equipment. Also specializing in repair, renovation, turnover and maintenance of single-family and multifamily properties. Electric water heater, elec...Read more about JH Preher
Consulting, inspection, design, installation, fault diagnosis and repair for residential, commercial and industrial electrical circuits, systems and equipment. Also specializing in repair, renovation, turnover and maintenance of single-family and multifamily properties. Electric water heater, elec...Read more about JH Preher
Porch Pro Headshot Riverton Electrical Services, LLC
Serves Seattle, Washington
(6)
"We needed to upgrade our panel to 200 amps. Will at Riverton Electrical came out and did the job. They provided us with efficient and quality work at an affordable rate. Highly recommend this company!"
"We needed to upgrade our panel to 200 amps. Will at Riverton Electrical came out and did the job. They provided us with efficient and quality work at an affordable rate. Highly recommend this company!"
Porch Pro Headshot Phase 1 Electric
Serves Seattle, Washington
(159)
Porch Pro Headshot Bowie Electric Service
Serves Seattle, Washington
(87)
Residential, commercial & industrial wiring. New construction, remodel, service and repairs. Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1916
Residential, commercial & industrial wiring. New construction, remodel, service and repairs. Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1916
Porch Pro Headshot B B Electric
Serves Seattle, Washington
(5)
"They took the time to listen to my concerns and thoroughly explained the scope of the work that needed to be done. During the actual work, the electrician was meticulous and paid great attention to detail."
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"They took the time to listen to my concerns and thoroughly explained the scope of the work that needed to be done. During the actual work, the electrician was meticulous and paid great attention to detail."
Porch Pro Headshot Dependable Electricians Seattle
Serves Seattle, Washington
Wiring installations, electrical repairs, safety inspections, electrical services, quality inspections or electrical engineering services by Dependable Electricians Seattle in Seattle, WA.
Wiring installations, electrical repairs, safety inspections, electrical services, quality inspections or electrical engineering services by Dependable Electricians Seattle in Seattle, WA.
Porch Pro Headshot 'efelle creative' in Seattle, WA USA
Serves Seattle, Washington
Porch Pro Headshot Edge Elite Construction
Serves Seattle, Washington
Porch Pro Headshot Hawkes Electric
Serves Seattle, Washington
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Frequently asked questions about electricians

What is an electrician & what does an electrician do?

An electrician repairs, designs, installs, and maintains electrical systems. There are different types of electricians to choose from, like those who specialize in residential electrical or those who work outdoors. Residential electricians work inside the home to solve wiring problems or do installs. Electricians who work outdoors focus more on the construction of buildings and the systems needed for those projects. Quality electricians tend to be critical thinkers.

Electrical contractors are responsible for planning electrical systems in new buildings, including outlets, lighting fixtures, and ventilation. They install wiring, lighting, and electrical systems according to the municipal code. This also includes installing hangers and brackets to support electrical systems. They read and interpret blueprints and circuit diagrams. They perform maintenance and inspections of these systems. Electricians also repair or upgrade faulty systems, including removing the faults.

Electricians need to go through a trades program specializing in the field. It takes over 2,000 hours, or four years, of hands-on experience in most states before an electrician is licensed and able to work independently. This number can increase for journeymen electricians or if the electrician wants to work on commercial projects. Some states require these tradesmen to pass an exam or receive certification. Beyond acquiring a license, electricians also need to have insurance. This protects the electrician’s equipment, tools and vehicles, and also insures them if something goes wrong.

How to find a local electrician?

When you think, “I don’t know any electricians near me,” don’t worry — Porch has you covered. All you need to provide is your ZIP code, contact details, and a description of the project involved, and Porch will match you with a qualified professional. They vet the contractors for you, so you can spend your time where it’s needed most. When you search for an electrician, it’s important to know what the job costs on average before contacting someone. From there, a simple Google search will give you the necessary information, but be sure to read reviews on the contractor before hiring anyone. You can sort reviews by the most recent first and see what people have been saying. A great contractor will have a high number of reviews, and maintain an average of 4.5 stars. Always ask the electrician about their licenses, how they bill, their estimated turnaround time, and whether they specialize in a specific type of job. Before you bring on a profession, check your appliances on other outlets to rule out faulty machines, and double-check that the breakers are on. The most common reasons to hire electricians are flickering lighting or faulty light switches (or if either of the two buzzes when activated). The circuit breaker could have an arc fault or trip whenever a specific appliance runs. Some circuit breakers are outdated, or the wires weren’t designed for the amount of power running through them. Hiring an electrical contractor is a great idea if you have an abnormally high electric bill or want more outlets in the home. A contractor will help you plan the best places for new outlets in the most efficient way possible.

Electrician hourly rate: how much does an electrician cost?

An electrician generally costs between $60 to $100 per hour. The cost of an electrician will depend greatly upon the job, where you live, and what type of professional you hire. Higher costs of living and greater licensing fees also drive the price up. All that said, electrical work can be dangerous. A professional knows how to do the job safely, and they’re up to date on rules and regulations. There are several instances where an electrician may be needed. Common jobs are creating new outlets or light switches, installing phone lines and basic light fixtures, upgrading breakers and electrical circuits, fixing the wiring, installing a home generator, or even automating the home.

On average, a new light switch costs $125, and basic light fixtures cost between $80 to $200. Outlet installations can range from $200 to $750, while breakers and electrical panel installations range from $100 to $1,500. Adding a new phone line costs roughly $700, and recessed lighting costs roughly $800. Upgrading your electrical circuit can cost between $1,300 to $3,000, and installing new wiring can be anywhere from $1,200 to $18,000. Automating your home could cost between $5,000 to $9,000 while installing a generator costs around $2,000 to $10,000.

Some of these prices vary so wildly because no two homes are alike. An outlet that requires running wires through various rooms will cost more than a house where the wiring is simple and accessible. Old homes are harder to work with, and their electrical systems can be outdated. When you get a quote from a professional, be sure to ask him the reasons for the pricing. Materials cost more depending on where you live, which affects prices.

How to wire a switched outlet?

A switched outlet is a power outlet turned on or off via a switch. A variation of this is a half-hot outlet, or a duplex outlet, where the top plug is always ready to provide electricity, whereas the bottom plug doesn’t provide electricity unless you flip a switch. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet can’t accomplish half-hot — it must be fully active or only run via a switch.

Before you do anything, turn the power off. If you’re modifying an existing outlet that’s more than a few years old, you might want to replace the outlet. Your outlet needs to match the amperage of your breaker. If your breaker puts out 20 amps, your outlet needs to be capable of handling exactly that. To prep the switch outlet, you’ll need to take the faceplate off and break the tab connecting the two brass screw-plates. Don’t break the one connecting the two silver screws.

In a nutshell, your hot and neutral wires (black and white, respectively) will both go to the switch. You’ll run a 14-3 wire from the box to the switch. You’ll need to pigtail the hotline and cap them with a marrette. Connect the pigtail and the remaining black wire to the outlet. Connect the neutral wire to the silver terminal on the other side. Each line has a copper line, which needs to be grounded to the grounding screw. Electrical work needs to be done correctly to work safely. If you’re uncertain about what you are doing, we highly recommend hiring an electrician. Electricity can cause a lot of damage if done incorrectly, and what seems like a simple task is often best left to professionals.

How much does it cost to install an electrical outlet?

Outlet installations can cost, on average, $300. This price can be lower or significantly higher, depending on the job, location, and special features you need. Most of this cost goes to labor and ensures the job is done safely. A GFCI outlet will cost more to install, as materials are more expensive and more labor is involved.

Most outlets are generally cheap in terms of materials. A standard 120V outlet can be purchased for $4.00 on average. 2-Prong, 3-Prong, and higher voltage outlets (220V, 240V, 250V) range between $5.00 to $20.00 on the high end. A GFCI outlet, on average, is close to $20. Floor and smart outlets are more versatile, costing an average of $40.

If you want your electrician to replace the outlets, you expect a charge of around $55 per hour — but a skilled local electrician could replace as many as twelve outlets in a single hour. Installing new outlets takes up to two hours, depending on the location. Remember that you’ll also pay for the materials and wiring for new outlets, so these jobs cost roughly $150 to $225 per installation.

Many factors alter your costs. If your existing wiring is up to code and already in place, this will lower your costs. On the flip side, your costs will increase if your outlet is in a difficult location or needs more wiring, your costs will increase. If you need outlets to run large appliances, such as a dryer, or installing GFCI outlets, you’ll have a higher cost due to the expensive materials and the job’s complexity. Electricity is hazardous, and a professional is licensed and insured for the job. Beyond simply switching plate covers, it’s a good idea to hire an electrician.

Can you do electrical work without a license?

The easy answer is yes, you can do some basic residential electrical work without a license. This answer varies state by state, so double-check regulations where you live. You can replace outlets, light switches, and even light fixtures. Regular switches are easy to replace with dimmer switches, and light fixtures are simple enough to replace with a ceiling fan. Other simple repairs include replacing a fuse or breaker inside an electrical panel. You can replace bathroom fans, hardwired smoke detectors, and appliances or install low-voltage outdoor lighting on your own.

Remember to cut the power before doing any electrical work. Most of these jobs require basic tools. For simple replacements, you can wire the new outlets or switches just as the old ones were. If you’re upgrading them, be certain to read and follow the directions. Replacing fuses and smoke detectors are quick and easy jobs, but replacing a breaker in your electrical panel is more complicated. Be cautious if you need to do this, as it’s often a sign of something wrong in the electrical system. It may be more efficient and effective in the long run to bring in a professional if there are underlying problems.

Not all residential electrical jobs can be done unlicensed. You’ll need a license if you want to upgrade or relocate your panel or upgrade to a 200 amp service. This is also true if you’re adding a new breaker or circuit or running new wiring for an outlet or switch. If you need to add a subpanel, you’ll also need to be licensed. For most electrical work, it’s imperative to stick with a professional if you’re uncomfortable or don’t understand the work. Electricity is dangerous, and you want to prioritize your health, your family’s health, and your home’s safety. Your local electricians will ensure the job is done correctly, which is worth every penny for the peace of mind.

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Stop what you are doing, and give Guy a call. Not only was he incredibly responsive, but he was able to do what 2 other electricians told us was impossible with wiring our basement for coax/ethernet. He made quick work of the task, including hooking us up...

- Joe Fernandez
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Excellent responsiveness in communication. Excellent value. Excellent to keep appointment.

Guy was very professional and did a great job. He was able to complete the work in a timely manner and for a good price. We are looking forward to the additional lighting!

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I had an outstanding experience with B B Electric! We needed some electrical work done in our home, including installing new lighting fixtures and upgrading our electrical panel. The team was incredibly professional, arriving on time and ready to work. Th...

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